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Reports that gay pride was featured as the lead story in the April 9, 1973, issue of the 'National Observer,' the family weekly newspaper published by the 'Wall Street Journal.' Total space occupied by the article in the newspaper; Gays featured in the article; Observations made by author Daniel Greene about the gay liberation movement.

Reports on the comment of an expert on sexuality and drug abuse Joel Fort which state that both underground and overground press distort sexuality and drug abuse to sell papers. Role of politicians and others in spreading public hysteria over homosexuality; Opinion of Fort regarding the treatment of homosexuality; Need for the development of homosexual ethics and esthetics.

The Kansas City's Phoenix Society's board of directors met recently, decided not to renew the incorporation papers for the coming year, and suggested that members involve themselves in other organizations. It attributed the demise of the Phoenix Society to certain conservatives who were afraid to stand up for their rights. One organization still remaining in Kansas City is the Mid-America Religious Council on Homosexuality, which is currently being incorporated. Another is the Homosexual Underground Action Committee.

Reports that a man from Ontario was sentenced to one year jail by a judge for gross indecency with a 15 year old boy. Justification made by the judge regarding this judgment; Basis of the sentence; Comments under the coverage by Ontario-based University of Waterloo campus paper.

Editorial. Critiques the paper on homosexuality written by Helen M. Hacker and published in the March 1969 issue of 'Sexology Magazine.' Evaluation of homosexual behavior; Comparison of the sexual behavior of homosexual and heterosexual couples; Impact of homosexual relations on the society.